The causes of the US/Dakota War in 1862 were many and compli
cated. Independent Historian John LaBatte will examine why some Dakota Ind
ians wanted war while others opposed war. At least nine of John’\;s D
akota and while ancestors were involved in the US/Dakota War in 1862. Hist
oric Fort Ridgely is recognized by the National Park Service as a National
Battlefield and is listed twice on the National Register of Historic Plac
es. Join LaBatte for a 1pm program and again for a 2:30pm walking tour on
August 18 at Fort Ridgely.